Quick and Easy Holiday Queso Blanco Recipe
Quick and Easy Holiday Queso Blanco is a festive and creamy cheese dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with Velveeta Queso Blanco, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and finely diced red bell and jalapeño peppers, this dip offers a perfect blend of mild heat and cheesy goodness. Ready in just minutes using the microwave, it’s an effortless appetizer that pairs wonderfully with colorful red and green tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip
- 1 pound (16-ounces) Velveeta Queso Blanco, cut into ½ to 1-inch cubes
- 10 ounce can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, drained
- 1 ½ Tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper, membrane and seeds removed, divided
- 1 ½ Tablespoons finely diced jalapeño pepper, membrane and seeds removed, divided
- 2 Tablespoons milk, if needed to thin the dip
To Serve
- Red and Green Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Initial Heating: Place the cubed Velveeta Queso Blanco and drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high power in the microwave for 1 ½ minutes, then remove and stir thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
- Second Heating and Adding Peppers: Return the mixture to the microwave and heat on high power for an additional 1 minute. Remove it again and stir. If the dip seems too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons of milk to thin it out to desired consistency. Then add 1 tablespoon of diced red bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of diced jalapeño pepper to the mixture and stir well.
- Final Heating: Microwave the dip for a final 30 seconds on high power to warm the added peppers and fully meld the flavors.
- Serving: Transfer the queso blanco dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of diced red bell pepper and ½ teaspoon of diced jalapeño pepper on top as garnish. Serve immediately with red and green tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- You may use the Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chilies undrained for a thinner dip consistency.
- For added heat, substitute red chili pepper for the red bell pepper, or use pimentos instead for a milder flavor.
- Regular tortilla chips can be used as an alternative to the holiday-themed red and green tortilla chips.
- This dip can be prepared in advance, covered, and refrigerated for several days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Keywords: Queso Blanco, Holiday Dip, Cheese Dip, Quick Appetizer, Velveeta, Rotel, Jalapeño, Microwave Dip
